by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general mathematics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general mathematics students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Tulsa Community College, our #1 best value for general mathematics in Oklahoma. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $15,789. General Mathematics graduates of Tulsa Community College earn a median of $41,718 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,789 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Oklahoma State College earned it the #2 place for general mathematics. Western Oklahoma State College is a small public school located in the town of Altus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,390, with out-of-state students paying around $9,758. Students borrow a median of $14,654 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Western Oklahoma State College earn a median of $39,122 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,301 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $46,943. That is a strong return on a $23,301 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $40,531. Set against $16,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 25 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
